We’re told that the “24” star has been dating actress Cindy Vela “under the radar for years.” Sources say that the pair have been together for around three years, but have managed to keep the romance quiet. Vela — whose most recent movie “It’s Gawd” hits Amazon Prime on July 14 — has recently been traveling on tour with Sutherland and his band in Europe. We’re told that Vela and Sutherland are now living together.pagesix.comKiefer went on to marry Elizabeth Winn in 1996 but he filed for divorce in 2004.

Reps for the couple haven’t commented, but our source adds, “It was no secret as they walk around the city all the time together and dine out in public all the time and toured Europe. It’s very sweet and normal, nothing overly exciting.” etcanada.com

In fact, Vela has even shared pictures with Sutherland on her Instagram feed over the last few years

While Cindy and Kiefer’s wedding date is being kept secret, a source tells Day & Night: “Kiefer is totally in love. He popped the question earlier this year and they are very happy.”

The actor-turnedsinger, who is believed to have been accompanied by Texan beauty Cindy, 38, at last month’s Glastonbury festival where he performed with his band, previously spoke about how past heartbreak influenced his country album Down In A Hole, released last year. express.co.uk

Since Sutherland, 50, began his starring role on Designated Survivor last fall, Vela, 38, frequently travels to Vancouver where he films the drama series. She has also been on tour with him and his band in Europe this summer.

Vela will star in the upcoming indie film, It’s Gawd, in which she plays a character who’s half human/half angel and half Hispanic/half Japanese. According to the film’s director, he wrote the role with Vela in mind “because of her quirky personality.”

Here are five things to know about the actress.1. She is a classically trained saxophonist.2. She won Miss Latina USA in 2000.3. She’s an avid Harry Potter geek.4. Before moving to Los Angeles, she was band director at Harlingen High School in Texas.5. She “died” in a set up video that went viral and people thought she was really dead.people.com

The lady on Kiefer’s left is Cindy. The blond on his right is Beth Elliott, his personal assistant and photographer. Glasgow UKLa femme à gauche de Kiefer est Cindy. La blonde à sa droite est Beth Elliott, assistante et photographe.